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Boris Johnson 'demeaned' himself by having to 'beg' for votes, claims Iain Duncan Smith

In an interview with Andrew Marr on LBC, the Tory politician said that Mr Johnson had expected that there would be 'at least 150 people claiming him'

Wales Online

Keir Starmer backs stiff sentences for climate protesters who block roads

Labour leader also reaffirms pledge of no new oil or gas licences as activists cake King Charles waxwork

The Guardian - UK

Johnson comeback was never going to work, Starmer says

The Labour leader suggested Boris Johnson ruled himself out of the race as he ‘didn’t have the numbers’ required to secure a spot on the ballot.

The Independent UK

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Just Stop Oil protesters ‘wrong and arrogant’, says Keir Starmer

Activists causing disruption think ‘they’re the only people who’ve got the answer’, says Labour leader

The Independent UK

‘All hell will break loose’: General election impossible to avoid when Rishi Sunak made PM, says Dorries

‘He’s got no mandate whatsoever’, says Boris Johnson loyalist on PM-in-waiting

The Independent UK

Penny Mordaunt ‘confident’ of reaching 100 nominations before Tory leadership deadline

Mordaunt campaign claims to have over 90 backers, but haven’t made list public

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak Lead Race to Become Britain’s Next Prime Minister

Boris Johnson and former finance minister Rishi Sunak were leading the potential contenders to replace British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Friday, with candidates canvassing support to become Conservative Party leader in a fast-tracked contest. After Truss quit on Thursday, ending her six weeks in power, those who want to…

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Race to be next UK PM begins as momentum grows behind Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson has been gaining momentum in his audacious bid to return as British prime minister, with his colleagues deeply divided over the potential comeback and some warning he would plunge the country into fresh chaos.

Reuters

Boris Johnson misses vote on Liz Truss's survival because he's on holiday in Caribbean

'He’s in the Caribbean, so I think he’s probably enjoying himself quite a lot', a pal of the former Prime Minister said - while Liz Truss's government appears to be in collapse

Daily Mirror

Liz Truss expanding energy-saving information campaign despite 'nanny state' fears

Government sources had previously ruled out a public information plan amid reports Downing Street was blocking a £15 million campaign proposed by Jacob Rees-Mogg

Wales Online

Therese Coffey unable to say if smoking plan will be ditched

The Health Minister said she was ‘not aware’ whether target to bring smoking down had been axed

Evening Standard

Health Secretary called 'clueless' over smoking U-turn

Therese Coffey was unable to say whether she is scrapping a plan to get England smoke-free by 2030

Wales Online

Cigar-chomping Health Secretary branded 'clueless' over anti-smoking plan 'U-turn'

Health Secretary Therese Coffey, who is also Deputy Prime Minister, said she was 'not aware' if a Government target to get the country 'smoke free' by 2030 had been axed

Daily Mirror

Health Secretary ‘clueless’ on whether 2030 no smoking target is being scrapped

The Government promised to publish a tobacco control plan ‘later this year’ but the Guardian said ministers are expected to break the commitment.

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The week in audio: Clear the Air with Sadiq Khan; Today; The Open Secret; Eliza

The mayor of London kicks off his new climate crisis podcast; Nick Robinson grills Kwarteng and Truss to perfection; and Sky News resorts to actors to voice abuses in parliament

Wales Online

Climate minister refuses to rule out energy rationing this winter

Graham Stuart said the Government is not telling people to reduce overall energy consumption

Daily Record

Helpless couple with toddler found sleeping in car amid cost of living crisis

The struggling family were discovered in a Kia in Leeds on Friday night by Vulnerable Citizen support who helped them find a hotel to sleep in for the mean time.

Wales Online

Liz Truss under pressure over benefits as she refuses to rule out real terms cut

Senior former Welsh Tory minister Stephen Crabb says the U-turns so far have not been enough to pacify anger on Conservative benches

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Liz Truss refuses to rule out real-terms benefits cuts

PM facing fresh battle with MPs as she declines to commit to raising benefits in line with inflation

The Independent UK

Chancellor under pressure to back benefits increase

Kwasi Kwarteng has refused to confirm whether benefits will be uprated in line with inflation.

Daily Mirror

Desperate family with toddler start sleeping in car during cost of living crisis

The family, found sleeping in a Kia in Leeds on Friday night, were using some clothes to keep warm. They just had some bags of clothing and not much more, a team supporting vulnerable citizens said

The Independent UK

Chancellor again declines to say if benefits will rise in line with inflation

It comes as the Government U-turned on plans to cut the top rate of income tax for the highest earners.

Evening Standard

Tory rebels seek Labour help to stop budget ‘for sake of Britain’

Labour will reportedly use the “humble address” to seek documents from the OBR

The Independent UK

Tory MPs ‘may help Labour to bring down’ parts of Chancellor’s budget

Some MPs want to reinstate the 45p top rate of income tax

Evening Standard

‘That is what we do’: Trader claims he shorted the pound after mini-budget

Kieran told LBC bankers were ‘rubbing their hands’ when Kwasi Kwarteng unveiled the mini-budget

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